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Derrell Tidwell, LCSW, LICSW
Washington
LCSW in Washington - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
- Family and multicultural issues
About Derrell
Derrell Tidwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW (California) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW (Washington) with 42 years of professional experience. He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also lists coaching as a focus.
He emphasizes that the client is the expert on their own story and that people already carry strengths to draw on. In sessions he aims to bring clarity and help clients use what he calls their "natural toolbox" to address problems. He frames goals in concrete terms and looks for practical ways to change unhelpful patterns.
Derrell uses several therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He adapts conversation style and tools to match the issue at hand, whether that is reducing panic symptoms, handling family conflict, or managing shame and guilt.
He has worked across many settings over four decades and brings long experience supporting people through midlife concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and multicultural issues. He notes particular experience with abandonment, impulsivity, isolation, and personality-related concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and Derrell practices in Washington. To begin, he asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform's online buttons. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Derrell combines practical approaches for online sessions
Derrell lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core method; CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic. It is useful for worry, panic attacks, low mood, and habits that keep problems going.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's priorities and experiences and helps people clarify what matters most. Psychodynamic Therapy is part of his toolbox too; it looks at recurring patterns and past influences to understand present feelings and relationship habits.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Derrell will work with the client to decide which methods best match the goals, whether that means more CBT exercises, focused problem-solving, or time spent on underlying relationship patterns. He adjusts the plan based on what is helpful and practical.
The biography does not specify exact online session formats; please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or weekend routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can use different approaches during remote sessions to focus on symptom reduction, skills practice, or deeper pattern work as appropriate.
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Experience
42+ years
Listed in
California, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding. CBT is used alongside other methods depending on the problem.
What is his professional background?
He has 42 years of professional experience working in a variety of settings and with many different presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW (California) and LICSW (Washington) credentials and practices in Washington.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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